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South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
WEEKLY FILINGS 

For the Period of May 31, 2007 through June 6, 2007   

Copies of these items may be found on the PUC Web site at http://www.puc.sd.gov

NATURAL GAS 

NG07-013       In the Matter of the Application by NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy for Authority to Increase its Natural Gas Rates.

Application by NorthWestern Energy (NorthWestern) for approval to increase rates for natural gas service to customers in its service territory by $3,682,377 annually or approximately 5.5% based on NorthWestern's 2006 test year. The company states the proposed increase for a residential customer would be $7.15 per month based on usage of 150 therms. The proposed rates may potentially affect approximately 42,286 customers in NorthWestern's service territory.

Staff Analyst: Dave Jacobson/Keith Senger/Bob Knadle/Martin Bettmann/Nathan Solem/Steve Wegman
Staff Attorney: Karen Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 07/20/07 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

TC07-062        In the Matter of the Request of Jefferson Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On May 31, 2007, Jefferson Telephone Company (Jefferson) provided information constituting Jefferson's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Jefferson will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/31/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-063        In the Matter of the Request of PrairieWave Community Telephone, Inc. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On May 31, 2007, PrairieWave Community Telephone, Inc. (PrairieWave) provided information constituting PrairieWave's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that PrairieWave will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/31/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-064        In the Matter of the Request of PrairieWave Black Hills. L.L.C. for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On May 31, 2007, PrairieWave Black Hills, L.L.C. (PrairieWave) provided information constituting PrairieWave's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that PrairieWave will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/31/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07                       

TC07-065        In the Matter of the Request of WWC License LLC for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On May 31, 2007, WWC License LLC (WWC) provided information constituting WWC's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that WWC will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/31/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-066        In the Matter of the Request of Santel Communications Cooperative for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On May 31, 2007, Santel Communications Cooperative (Santel) provided information constituting Santel's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Santel will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 05/31/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-067        In the Matter of the Request of City of Brookings Municipal Telephone for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, City of Brookings Municipal Telephone (Brookings) provided information constituting Brookings's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Brookings will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-068        In the Matter of the Request of Brookings Municipal Telephone d/b/a Swiftel Communications for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support.

On June 1, 2007, Brookings Municipal Telephone d/b/a Swiftel Communications (Swiftel) provided information constituting Swiftel's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Swiftel will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-069        In the Matter of the Request of Valley Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, Valley Telephone Company (Valley) provided information constituting Valley's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Valley will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-070        In the Matter of the Request of Red River Rural Telephone Association for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, Red River Rural Telephone Association (Red River) provided information constituting Red River's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Red River will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-071        In the Matter of the Request of Farmers Mutual Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company (Farmers) provided information constituting Farmers's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Farmers will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-072        In the Matter of the Request of Fort Randall Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, Fort Randall Telephone Company (Fort Randall) provided information constituting Fort Randall's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Fort Randall will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07

TC07-073        In the Matter of the Application of CSDVRS, LLC for a Certificate of Authority to Provide Interexchange Telecommunications Services in South Dakota. 

On June 1, 2007, CSDVRS, LLC filed an application seeking a Certificate of Authority to provide interexchange services throughout South Dakota. The Applicant intends to provide Video Relay Services through the use of high speed Internet and the PSTN. 

Staff Analyst:  Keith Senger
Staff Attorney:  Karen Cremer
Date Filed:  06/01/07
Intervention Deadline:  06/22/07  

TC07-074        In the Matter of the Request of City of Faith Municipal Telephone for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, City of Faith Municipal Telephone (Faith) provided information constituting Faith's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Faith will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07

TC07-075        In the Matter of the Request of Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority (CRSTTA) provided information constituting CRSTTA's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that CRSTTA will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-076        In the Matter of the Request of Beresford Municipal Telephone Company for Certification Regarding its Use of Federal Universal Service Support. 

On June 1, 2007, Beresford Municipal Telephone Company (Beresford) provided information constituting Beresford's plan for the use of its federal universal service support and to otherwise verify that Beresford will use all federal universal service support received in a manner that is consistent with the federal universal service provisions of 47 U.S.C. Section 254. 

Staff Analyst: Harlan Best
Staff Attorney: Karen E. Cremer
Date Filed: 06/01/07
Intervention Deadline: 06/15/07 

TC07-077        In the Matter of the Filing for Approval of an Amendment to an Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Houlton Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Guaranteed Phone Service. 

On June 5, 2007, the Commission received a filing for the approval of a Triennial Review Order and Triennial Review Remand Order Amendment to the Interconnection Agreement between Qwest Corporation and Houlton Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Guaranteed Phone Service for the State of South Dakota.  Any party wishing to comment on the Agreement may do so by filing written comments with the Commission and the parties to the Agreement no later than June 25, 2007.  Parties to the Agreement may file written responses to the comments no later than twenty days after service of the initial comments.   

Staff Attorney: Kara Van Bockern
Date Filed: 06/05/07
Initial Comments Due:  06/25/07 

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